The lucky five are Samantha de Leon, a 22 year old customer service representative; Esperanza Odulio, an 18 year old, 2nd Year International Studies student; Cherry Mae Manning, a 21 year old, registered nurse and airline cabin crew; Johanna Monica Yu, a 22 year old, industrial engineer; and Janelle Tee, a 19 year old, 3rd Year B.A. Mass Com student.

 

Atty. Marvin Melodias, Dr. Rick Audan, Atty. Neil Cariaga, Dr. Zeny Ortega, Mrs. Brenda Barba, Ms. Jojie Alcantara and Ms. Irene Aquino were the judges during the selection of finalists.

 

On the same event, Kristine Angiela Bulan, a 21 year old, registered nurse, received the Best in Talent award after performing against the 15 semi-finalists last March 4, 2010 at the Gaisano Mall of Davao.

 

Next in line for the ladies is their presentation of their respective Community Projects on March 9, 2010, Tuesday, 4 PM at the SM City Davao. The 2010 Mutya Ng Dabaw Coronation Night is set on March 15, 2010, Monday, 7 PM, at the CAP Auditorium.

 

To take part in selecting the 2010 Mutya ng Dabaw - Surfers' Choice Award, simply vote for your chosen candidate at www.mutyangdabaw.com. For more information about the festival, log on to www.arawngdabaw.com and www.davaotourism.com.

 

For Mutya ng Dabaw details, contact the Community Relations Program Team, Room 27 of the City Mayor's Office, City Hall, Davao City or call 227.9729 (look for Oca Casaysay).